Cruise Tourism to Become Major Earner for Bahrain

Bahrain aims to make tourism one of its top earners alongside banking over the next two decades, a top government official has announced.

The country’s Economic Vision 2030 calls for a major boost to the tourism sector, with the setting up of massive infrastructure projects and facilities, said Culture and Information Ministry tourism adviser Dr. Heba Abdul Aziz.

She was speaking at the opening of the First Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum, organized by shipping company and logistics provider Seatrade and supported by the ministry.

Dr Abdul Aziz said that there was great economic benefit from cruise tourism since it impacted different business sectors, including ports, airlines, hotels, restaurants, retailers and tour operators.